Best 2-player games
Duos, rivals or partners. Games that shine with two people and don't need a crowd.
How we picked: Games that fit two players, online or local, with a player cap of four or fewer so two people are never lost in a crowd.
Before you pick
A good two-player game is built around the pair, not a crowd. Some are cooperative, some are rivalries, and some are both at once. Decide which mood you're in before you pick.
Competitive games need players of similar skill or a handicap option, or the evening can go flat quickly. Co-op games are friendlier when skill levels differ.
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